Cranach-Denkmal, Eisenach

Name: Cranach-Denkmal
Address: Eisenach, Germany

#23 among attractions in Eisenach

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The Cranach Monument on Wartburgallee, below the Wartburg in the southern quarter of Eisenach commemorates Hans Lucas von Cranach, an important patron of Eisenach culture, co-founder of the Wartburg Foundation, the Thuringian Museum and the Reuter-Wagner Museum. He was an orderly officer of the Grand Duke of Saxony-Weimar-Eisenach, Carl-Alexander and initially in his service from 1894 to 1929 castle captain of the Wartburg.

The monument in the style of a tombstone shows the Cranach family coat of arms, a winged lindworm, in a medallion-like upper part.

The inscriptions are placed in the center: above the lindworm: IN MEMORIAM, below the motto: JE GETREUER - JE GETROSTER, below: v.CRANACH

Coordinates: 50°57'51"N, 10°18'30"E

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Eisenach Germany

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Cranach-Denkmal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bachhaus, Wartburg, Automobile Welt, Lutherhaus Eisenach.

0.8 miNE
Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Bachhaus, Eisenach
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Eisenach, Germany, the Bachhaus stands as a tribute to one of the world's most renowned classical composers, Johann Sebastian Bach. This historic museum, dedicated to Bach's life and work, is a must-visit destination for music lovers and history...
1 miS
Square-towered stone castle with museum
Wartburg
25 min walk • Perched atop a precipitous rock in the Thuringian Forest, Wartburg Castle is a monumental testament to German history and culture. This well-preserved medieval palace, located near the town of Eisenach, Germany, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Automobile Welt, Eisenach
36 min walk • Automobile Welt Eisenach is a museum that celebrates the rich automotive history of Eisenach, a city located in Thuringia, Germany. This museum is a treasure trove for car enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering a glimpse into the evolution of the automobile...
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum
Lutherhaus Eisenach, Eisenach
21 min walk • The Lutherhaus in Eisenach is one of the oldest surviving half-timbered houses in Thuringia. Tradition holds that Martin Luther lived there with the Cotta family during his schooldays from 1498 to 1501.
~1200 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Das verfluchte Jungfernloch, Eisenach
6 min walk • Das verfluchte Jungfernloch is a small rock cave on the eastern slope of a hill overlooking the Kälbergrund Valley in Eisenach, Germany, roughly 500m south of the Wartburg.
0.7 miE
Monastery
Eisenach Charterhouse, Eisenach
19 min walk • Eisenach Charterhouse is a former charterhouse, or Carthusian monastery, in Eisenach in Thüringia, Germany, founded in 1378 and suppressed in 1525.
0.9 miNE
Museum
Stadtschloss Eisenach, Eisenach
24 min walk • Eisenach City Palace is a palace on the north side of the market square of the city of Eisenach in Thuringia. It was the residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Eisenach and later a residence of the Grand Dukes of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
0.7 miNE
Museum
Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe, Eisenach
18 min walk • The Golden Lion Memorial commemorates the founding congress of the Social Democratic Workers' Party in Eisenach in 1869.
0.9 miNE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Georgenkirche, Eisenach
23 min walk • The Georgenkirche is the city and main church of Eisenach, centrally located in the southern area of the market. Martin Luther preached here during the Reformation, making it one of the oldest Protestant places of worship anywhere.
0.7 miE
Park
Karthausgarten, Eisenach
19 min walk • The Kartausgarten Eisenach is the oldest botanical garden in the Wartburg city of Eisenach and is now located in the listed villa area of the southern city.
1 miNE
Church
St. Elisabeth, Eisenach
26 min walk • The church of St. Elisabeth is the Catholic parish church of Eisenach. It was built in the neo-Gothic style after the approval of the Grand Duke Carl Alexander in the years 1886 to 1888 according to the plans of the Kassel architect Hugo Schneider.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cranach-Denkmal?

Nearby attractions include Das verfluchte Jungfernloch, Eisenach (6 min walk), Carl-Alexander Gedenkstein, Eisenach (17 min walk), Denkmal zur Geschichte der Deutschen Arbeiterbewegung, Eisenach (18 min walk), Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe, Eisenach (18 min walk).

How to get to Cranach-Denkmal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cranach-Denkmal:

Bus

Wartburg Shuttle Service Grebhahn (8 min walk)
Wartburg • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)

Train

Eisenach West (27 min walk)
Eisenach (35 min walk)